L322 Electrical problem after new alternator

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Swally00

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• Mar 26, 2021

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Can any one help PLEASE
After fitting a new Alternator to the car as the old alternator bearing ceased
Within a short 10 miles run I have various warning lights appear
HDC
Air suspension
Abs light
And the steering fluctuates from light to heavy
Although the alternator is charging ok at 14.40
The problem goes away sometimes when car is left overnight
Any ideas please as now tried 3 different alternators and still the same problem appears
Thanks

 

kermit_rr

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• Mar 26, 2021

• #2

have you checked that the battery is actually fully charged and in good condition?

 

brianp38dse

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• Mar 26, 2021

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+1 to check battery first
, charge it over night then leave for 1 hour and test 12.4v or under is a shot battery, also check your engine earth lead if its a td6 its by the passenger engine mount and rots like mad.
And Hello and welcome to loonyzone

 

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Swally00

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• Mar 26, 2021

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It’s a 52 plate 4.4 petrol

 

brianp38dse

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• Mar 26, 2021

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You can test the earth lead by using a jump lead from the battery negative to a metal bracket on the engine.

 

badfluffy

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• Mar 26, 2021

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then if thats all ok could be steering angle sender and just a coincidence it went at same time